During the offseason leading into 2016, mgt reminded everyone to include Chad Kuhl, along with Glasnow and Taillon, as the elite of the organization's pitching prospects. That notion is starting to look more viable. Kuhl had what I thought was his best performance Monday against the Cubs. By the time he started working in his off-speed pitches in the mid-innings, he was in complete command. A little stat analysis of the season's second half supports his progress:
Record ERA WHIP OPS
Cole 4-2 3.19 1.11 .642
Williams 3-3 3.32 1.43 .732
Kuhl 4-4 3.36 1.38 .691
Nova 2-6 6.38 1.69 .957
Taillon 2-4 7.17 1.80 .902
NL AVG 4.33 1.35 .750
Glasnow 7.45 1.91 1.000
The NL averages are for the entire year and Glasnow's stats are just for his time with the Bucs. Statistically, Cole remains the top performer and while Taillon and Nova had good first halves, Williams and Kuhl are making good progress since the break.
I hope I don't jinx Kuhl tonight, but I am certainly eager to see if he can build on his great outing from Monday.
Kuhl streak
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